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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,317.12, 888,460.92 and 277,126.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,317.12, 888,460.92 and 277,126.68 is: 415,683.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,317.12 : 888,460.92 = 277,126.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,317.12/888,460.92 = 277,126.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,317.12x = 888,460.92 × 277,126.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,317.12x = 246,216,225,069.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,216,225,069.35/592,317.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,683.11

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